Body Painting and face painting at the Edmonton RV Expo

I have now spent two days at the Edmonton RV Expo.  Now I am ready for spring and summer to come.  There are good crowds and people appear to be having a good time looking around.

here are a few photos

Painted my own arm

TMNT on a boys face

Caricatures by Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

Face Painting at NAIT later today

I will be face painting at NAIT's Drive The Future Expo held at NAIT Central Campus [11762 106 St. Edmonton, AB] The Expo is free 11am-5pm but, I am there noon - 4 PM.  Please stop by and get your face or body painted.  I often paint women's arms and children's faces.  The men are not into face painting as much - they can look at the vehicles and secretly wish they too could have such great art

Please Note: there is some free parking at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) for this event 

Me with my body painted

young woman with her face painting

Face Painting by Edmonton Artist Laurel Hawkswell

Caricatures at the Edmonton Zoo

CARICATURES 

AT THE EDMONTON VALLEY ZOO ON FREE ADMISSION DAY 

 It was quite the day full of people and drawing caricatures today at the Valley Zoo!  I heard at the end of the day that there had been 17,000 people who walked through the front gates today.  I drew someone who knew a member of my family in B.C., I drew someone who I’d drawn last year (and she waited in line again this year!) and drew many new faces that I will remember from here on in! Here are a few of my favourite caricatures from the day.  I sure wish I’d had more time to take more photos to keep for my memories. Looking at the pictures brings me back to the fun of the moment.  Hope you enjoy looking through the samples of my caricatures. 

Here’s to another successful Free Admission Day event!

caricatures

Family caricatures

Group caricatures

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Birthday Party Gift Bag Idea!

Are you sick of trying to figure out what to put in gift bags at your child’s birthday party? 

why not Invite me to do caricatures of everyone invited like this couple did.  And at the end don’t hesitate to sit down and get your own caricatures done before I leave, like they did!  

Each person takes home their own caricature to remember the birthday by.  And as I have heard, their family like it A LOT better than a bag full of candy and useless dollar store toys that break!

sit down and get your own caricatures done

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window painting at 4 Edmonton Hudsons locations

A wee bit ‘o window painting at 4 Edmonton Hudsons locations this week! 


They are definitely gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day! Go in for a pint and enjoy the awesome Canadian atmosphere. 


You know it’s a good restaurant when they have a picture of Bob and Doug McKensie in the lobby!

More Hudsons, More Shamrocks!

Look who’s keeping me out of trouble this week! A new client, Hudsons locations in Edmonton. It’s lookin’ pretty festive in there. If you don’t go to Hudsons on St. Patrick’s Day, you’re not havin’ the best time!

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Hudsons Canadian Tap House

FREE WINGS FOR A YEAR

World Animal Day Caricature to take home and enjoy

Edmonton Valley Zoo World Animal Day
Date: Sunday October 2, 2011
Time: noon-4pm

Join us at the Edmonton Valley Zoo to celebrate World Animal Day 2011 and enjoy an amazing array of activities for all ages!

Enjoy the active animal games including the Leapin’ Lemur Inflatable or A World of Animals Scavenger Hunt.

Stop by for some Amazing Animal Face Painting or enjoy receiving a World Animal Day Caricature to take home and enjoy. For a change of pace, “Get Closer” with animal encounters and educational talks, or join in the Musical Enrichment Parade to present a stimulating treat or surprise to some of the animals that call the Edmonton Valley Zoo home.

Edmonton Caricature

After all of this excitement, take a break and enjoy making a World Animal Day Craft or enjoy your very own World Animal Day Cupcake (while supplies last!).

You’ll also have an opportunity to visit the Endangered Animal Touch Table as well as have a chance to win one of the huge prizes in the World Animal Day Prize Extravaganza.

Mark this date in your calendar, this is a must attend event!

For more information:
Edmonton Valley Zoo 13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue)

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stop by the Edmonton Valley Zoo for a caricature…..and it’s free!

I'll be at Edmonton Valley Zoo drawing caricatures - Free Admission Day at the Edmonton Valley Zoo

Date: Sunday September 25, 2011 Time: 10am-6pm September 25th, 2011 will once again mark the City of Edmonton’s annual Free Admission Day Celebrations and it will be the perfect opportunity to visit the beautiful Edmonton Valley Zoo!

Come “Get Closer” and witness amazing animal enrichments as we provide stimulating surprises to a selection of animals. Peter and Mary will greet you at the front entrance with some amazing live music. 

As you stroll through the zoo be sure to stop by for a caricature, listen to educational animal talks, see Fleasha and her one of a kind Flea Circus or make a neat take home craft!

drawing caricature - Edmonton Valley Zoo

Be sure to try Painting Like Lucy or perfect your wallaby bouncing skills in a Giant Inflatable!

There will also be amazing animal encounters, face painting, sidewalk art, and a variety of other surprises throughout the day.

What an incredible way to spend a day…..and it’s free!

For more information:

Edmonton Valley Zoo 13315 Buena Vista Road (87th Avenue) Edmonton, Alberta

Caricatures by Laurel at Oliver Outdoor pool

We’re celebrating the longest day of the year by soaking up the sun and splashing around Oliver Outdoor Pool. The annual Summer Solstice party is guaranteed to heat up your weekend.

Oliver Outdoor Pool Summer Solstice

Date: Saturday, June 18, 2011 Time: 12-4pm Location: Oliver Outdoor Pool, 10315-119 Street Admission: Regular admission applies. Space in activities is limited. City of Edmonton Membership Plan and Leisure Access Program passes are accepted.

Grab your swimsuit, your family and friends and jump in. You will enjoy:

Drop-in public swim and pool party
Jumpy Bouncy Inflatable
Caricatures by Laurel
Summer Solstice craft Fun with chalk and bubbles
Hula dancing by the Pacific Island Dance Troupe Society
Pool games
Free Chapman ice cream (while supplies last)
Draw for adult, family and youth/senior one month zone passes

Operating hours are subject to change and pools may close due to inclement weather. For daily outdoor pool updates or for more information, visit www.edmonton.ca/outdoorpools.

Caricatures of girls at Edmonton Valley Zoo

I had a lot of fun drawing caricatures of girls at the Edmonton valley Zoo's 4th Annual Dreamnight for Stollery Children for chronically ill children and those with disabilities from the Stollery Children’s Hospital was held June 3, 2011

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Londonderry Leisure Centre Colouring page

A colouring page for Londonderry Fitness and Leisure Centre. It was used on the City of Edmonton's Annual Free Admission Day.  Their theme: Super Heros. I had picked out names for all of them but thought the kids should name them instead.  Mine were: AquaWoman, BellyFlop Billy, Sally SuperSplash and Lloyd the Loyal Lifeguard.

Caricatures in Lethbridge AB

This week I was drawing Caricatures in Lethbridge Alberta.  The were free for anyone who tried IBC's DUMB Car - driving simulator (Distractions Undermining Motorist Behaviour).  I was hired by the Insurance Bureau of Canada and flew down on Thursday.